Buick Regal: Radiator Drain Cock Replacement
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Preliminary Procedures
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain cock.
- Radiator Drain Cock
Procedure
- Fill the cooling system to the proper level.
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (2.0L LTG)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
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Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Remove.
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Hood Primary Latch Mount Panel Bracket (3) - Remove.
4. Recover the refrigerant.
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Air Conditioning Condenser & Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket (1) - Remove.
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Charge Air Cooler (2) - Remove.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retainer (1) @ Radiator - Remove [2x].
8. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retainer (2) - Unclip.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Remove.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Remove.
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Electrical Connector (3) @ Air Conditioning Condenser Hose (2) - Disconnect.
12. Retainer (1, 4) - Unclip [2x].
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Ground Cable Nut (1) - Remove.
14. Ground Cable (2) - Remove.
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x].
16. Retainer (2) - Unclip.
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Clip (5) - Remove.
18. Disconnect the electrical connector. (4).
19. Clamp (6) - Remove.
20. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) - Remove.
21. Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove.
22. Radiator Upper Bracket Nut (2) - Remove.
23. Radiator Upper Bracket (7) - Remove.
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Clamp (2) - Remove.
25. Radiator Outlet Hose (1) @ Radiator (3) - Remove.
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Radiator Upper Bracket Nut (1) - Remove.
27. Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove.
28. Radiator Upper Bracket (3) - Remove.
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Radiator Assembly (1) - Remove.
30. Radiator Lower Insulator (2) - Remove [2x].
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Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (3) - Remove [2x].
32. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator (1) - Remove.
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Radiator Upper Bracket (1) - Remove [2x] - Unlock the retaining tabs in direction of the arrow.
34. Radiator Lower Bracket (4) - Remove [2x] - Unlock the retaining tabs in direction of the arrow.
35. Radiator Sleeve (3) - Remove - Unlock the retaining tabs in direction of the arrow.
36. Remove the 4 radiator nuts (2, 5).
Installation Procedure
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Install the 4 radiator nuts (2, 5).
2. Radiator Upper Bracket (1) - Install [2x].
3. Radiator Lower Bracket (4) - Install [2x].
4. Radiator Sleeve (3) - Install.
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Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator (1) - Install.
CAUTION: Fastener Caution.
6. Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [2x] 5.1N.m (45 lb in).
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Radiator Lower Insulator (2) - Install [2x].
8. Radiator Assembly (1) - Install.
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Radiator Upper Bracket (3) - Install.
10. Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten7N.m (62 lb in).
11. Radiator Upper Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten7N.m (62 lb in).
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Radiator Outlet Hose (1) @ Radiator (3) - Install.
13. Clamp (2) - Install.
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Radiator Upper Bracket (7) - Install.
15. Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten7N.m (62 lb in).
16. Radiator Upper Bracket Nut (2) - Install and tighten7N.m (62 lb in).
17. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) - Install.
18. Clamp (6) - Install.
19. Connect the electrical connector. (4).
20. Clip (5) - Install [2x].
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Retainer (2) - Install.
22. Electrical Connector (1) - Connect [2x].
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Ground Cable (2) - Install.
24. Ground Cable Nut (1) - Install and tighten9N.m (80 lb in).
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Electrical Connector (3) @ Air Conditioning Condenser Hose (2) - Connect.
26. Retainer (1, 4) - Install [2x].
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Install.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Radiator - Install.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retainer (1) @ Radiator - Install [2x].
30. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retainer (2) - Install.
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Charge Air Cooler (2) - Install.
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Air Conditioning Condenser & Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket (1) - Install.
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Hood Primary Latch Mount Panel Bracket (3) - Install.
34. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf).
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Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Install.
36. Fill the cooling system.
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Radiator Replacement (3.6L LGX)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Front Bumper Fascia - Remove.
3.
Hood Primary Latch Mount Panel Bracket (3) - Remove.
4. Recover the refrigerant.
5.
Air Conditioning Condense
Radiator Lower Insulator Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Radiator Replacement (2.0L LTG) or Radiator Replacement (3.6L LGX)
Radiator Lower Insulator [2x]
RADIATOR AIR LOWER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Front Bumper Fasci
SEE MORE:
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
DTC P16D7-P16D9
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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